Senior Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Your new company
A respected Building Services Engineering Consultancy based in County Antrim is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This firm delivers services across a wide range of sectors, including Education, Residential, Commercial, Retail, and Healthcare with a strong focus on sustainability.
Your new role
This role supports the Directors in project delivery. The successful candidate will oversee design activities aligned with project milestones and contribute to staff development and interoffice collaboration.

• Lead and manage multiple technical design packages, ensuring high performance and appropriate technical responses.
• Take full technical responsibility for mechanical building services outputs.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage key accounts.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to the Building Services team.
• Drive effective project implementation and lead technical planning processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ideal candidate should be currently operating at a senior level with proven ability to manage resources and maintain technical excellence.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services discipline.
• Practical experience in a similar role, with working knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including Part L and CIBSE comfort criteria across various building types.
• Capable of producing detailed design packages for:
  • HVAC systems
  • Public health installations
  • Fire engineering systems
  • Building management systems
• Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
• Familiarity with design software, including IES and REVIT/BIM is advantageous (training available).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working options
• 35-hour working week/flexible start and finish times
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection, Pension
• 20 days annual leave plus public holidays and Christmas closure
• Ongoing CPD Training
• Paid Professional Membership/Subscriptions
• Regular social events
• Opportunity to join a well-established, mid-sized consultancy with strong growth prospects and career development opportunities

What you need to do now
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